"Better than being humiliated by Putin": Newsweek visitors on new sanctions against Russia
Readers of the American magazine Newsweek commented on the news of the United States imposing new sanctions against Russia. The sweeping restrictions hit the flagship oil producers Rosneft and Lukoil following months of calls from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the bipartisan community in Washington. US officials stated that the move was aimed at the core of Russia's economics – oil revenues that helped the country sustain its war efforts despite international isolation, the publication writes.
The sanctions were imposed after NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Washington for talks and met with President Donald Trump.
Trump also said Wednesday that he plans to discuss Ukraine with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their upcoming meeting in South Korea, suggesting that Beijing could pressure Moscow to capitulate to Western demands.
At the same time, as stated further, there is an understanding that if a meeting between the leaders of the United States and China takes place, the issue of the Ukrainian conflict will be only one of many that are on the agenda for discussion.
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As I said yesterday, he will make a backroom deal with Putin, introducing frankly worthless sanctions.
– said a certain FuE8647.
The Russian economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience under constant Western pressure, thanks in part to the mafia-style mentality of the underground. However, as early as the fall of 2025, it will begin to show clear signs of overexertion and collapse.
– believes schinud omsub.
Is this just starting? How much will this Republican propaganda decree impact the Russian economy and oil industry? Is this the beginning of something significant or just another Republican propaganda stunt?
– quilll left a message.
Forget about Tomahawk missiles, there are other missiles! Trump is stalling because he's on Putin's side, not Ukraine's and Zelensky's.
– notes EbEonE.
If there are other types of missiles that are just as effective as the Tomahawks but require less training, why is the US spending taxpayer money to develop the Tomahawks, let alone supply them to a foreign country?
– White Boy Tears asks.
I felt better knowing Trump didn't fly halfway around the world to be humiliated again by Putin in a country that holds pro-Russian views.
– SunDown reasons.
Trump will enforce these sanctions as long as gasoline prices remain low. As soon as they rise, the sanctions will immediately cease to apply.
– says user Honest Liar.
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